There are definitely times in my life when God starts to bring a theme to the forefront of my heart and thinking. Rarely is it a smooth or simple process but rather a tumbling of thoughts, ideas, experiences and things I’ve heard or read. It may start as a niggling in the back of my …

The quote in the title is credited to Betty Smith and I find it delightful; smiles all around. Words lining pages of books open doors we never could have dreamed of…bring us connection in ways we long for…leave us heaving with sobs or laughing out loud…living in lands that don’t exist…partially created by the author …

The calendar page flips to a new year and the clatter reaches a fever pitch. It’s all really much ado about nothing because in the end, nothing is exactly what happens. You spend a few days or weeks with well intentioned fervor aimed at making your life everything you’ve ever wanted it to be. THIS …

Some things just take time. We are all on a journey; learning as we go. I hope by now you’ve learned a few things about relationships, people and hearts. I know I have. Those lessons should influence how we interact with others from friendships all the way to our marriages. A little over a year …

I’m a little pencil in the hand of a writing God, who is sending a love letter to the world.” Mother Theresa Wouldn’t you love to have a job where you will never be let go, the work doesn’t run out and your heart will grow with each day? This is no secret just …

I’ve been reading this book for the last week and it is rocking my world. Its’ wisdom combined with practical application make it a must read for everyone who struggles with knowing when to say “yes” or “no”. So, basically that’s me and ALL of you! We flop about between pleasing ourselves or others, whether …

We have made it to the 3rd and final installment in this mini-series! Wasn’t this so much more enriching than some melodrama mini-series on Lifetime? I knew you would think so. If you haven’t added these categories to your list yet, give yourself a break. You have a lot going on, remember? Even just implementing …

In Part One of this post I introduced you to Donald Miller and how he completely changed my thinking on making my to-do list. The 2nd category that you need to add to your list is called “If I Could Live Today Over Again I’d”….let that sink in a minute…. Miller suggests making this part …

If you are a woman anywhere in the realm of midlife then you probably have a lot on your plate. Or perhaps you even have multiple plates that you are trying to keep spinning all at once. Let me help you… As a lover of all things organizational, I love me a good list. Not …

This particular verse of Psalm 90 encourages us to “number our days“…to take heed of the fact that time is limited and then allow that information to create in us the desire to live as we should. Here are 4 reasons we should number our days: 1. If you are in mid-life (or beyond), then …